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Help Page: Multi-vendor Patent Document Database

Searching: use just the document number, this database has several types of documents so review the first few pages: Patent File Wrappers/Histories, Assignments, Reel/Frame copies, terminal disclaimers, (NPL) Publications etc.

The following are examples to use in the search field. Place each item you're searching for on its own line. 6 Characters minimum!

Patent File Wrappers / Patent File Histories

File histories/wrappers contain all the correspondence between the United States Patent Office and the Applicant, often referred to as: Patent file wrapper, Prosecution history estoppe, File-wrapper estoppel

Our staff has been working with the and obtaining patent documents including file wrappers, assignments and certified PTO
documents for over 20 years. We understand every detail involved in accessing, property requesting and providing copies of any
patent file wrapper and at the same time preparing proper forms to obtain access the fastest way possible to fit your needs and
budget. We eliminate duplicate cited refs, files or NPL and reducing your cost whenever possible.

We cross reference and research every source to obtain the documents you need. Through investigating any related applications or
file wrapper for possible, typos, misspellings etc. to insure all sources have been extensively checked even when if not available in
US we will cross reference availability through foreign patent office's. at the same time checking for those miss-entered dates,
names, titles etc., any documents, filings, priority documents, etc.

Lost PTO file wrappers - Official Search request and Hard to locate related files - we will investigate every available
option for any file wrapper, application or documents in any country. We can also help locate copies of older files that may
have been lost or misplaced.

Foreign File Histories

We can provide free estimates for all file history requests. * estimates may vary by country, based on the information available.

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* Documents are fully searchable PDFs with detailed bookmarks.

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Patent File History - Site Usage Tutorial

Step 1 - Search for the document you are looking for, there are various names you can enter into this system, click the ? next to the box to see your options

Step 2 - Add your document to the cart, if your document is not found you can click "Place an Order" and a dialog box will pop up giving you an option to request the document from a vendor

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1st - You need to select whether you're an existing user, or if you're checking out as a guest. A guest user does not yet have an account with our website, one will be created for you.2nd - You need to enter your reference number or matter number here, this will go on your invoice as well.3rd - This is the payment information field, if you wish to pay by a credit card simply enter your information here, if you have a deposit account select Deposit Account and type in your deposit account number, if you do not yet have a deposit account you can obtain one with approval by clicking "Request a deposit account"